Game Boy Color · Platformer
Monsters, Inc.
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Vicarious Vision |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Disney |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Monsters, Inc. is a platformer released in 2002 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Vicarious Vision and published by THQ.
It landed about 4 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2002 include Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors, Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories and Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite!.
It is part of the Disney series; on the GBC you can also try Disney's Tarzan, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story Racer. The series also appears on other systems with DuckTales (NES) and DuckTales (Game Boy). Vicarious Vision also made SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula, Spider-Man and Barbie: Magic Genie Adventure for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Monsters, Inc. is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Monsters, Inc. cheats & codes
9 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 016400C2 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Blort Cola | 0163FAC1 |
| Infinite Chinese Take-Out Boxes | 0109FCC1 |
| FAKE Infinite Chinese Take-Out Boxes | 0109FDC1 |
Monsters, Inc. walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Monsters, Inc. FAQ
When did Monsters, Inc. come out on the GBC?
Monsters, Inc. was released for the Game Boy Color in 2002.
Who made Monsters, Inc.?
It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by THQ.
Is Monsters, Inc. multiplayer?
No. Monsters, Inc. is a single-player game.
How long does Monsters, Inc. take to play?
As a platformer, Monsters, Inc. typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Monsters, Inc. on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.